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Will Khan Sir’s coaching institute be closed soon? Police say yes if fire safety standards not met in 15 days

While police are still searching for Khan Sir after the firing case, another revelation has emerged about his coaching institute. His coaching institute has failed to comply with fire safety standards. Manoj Kumar Nat, DIG of the Bihar Fire Services, revealed that several deficiencies were found at ‘Khan Global Studies’ and if the safety standards are not met within 15 days, the coaching institute could face closure.

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5 buildings, 13 plots, Rs 2 crore cash: Vigilance raids uncover massive asset trail linked to Odisha engineer

The Odisha Vigilance Department has launched a major disproportionate assets investigation against Baikuntha Nath Behera, Assistant Executive Engineer at the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) in Baliguda, Kandhamal district. Simultaneous searches conducted across multiple locations in the state have reportedly uncovered properties, land holdings and cash worth several crores of rupees.

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Woman, live-in partner accused of killing her 5-year-old daughter; father suspects foul play

A woman and her live-in partner have been booked in connection with the death of her five-year-old daughter, with police alleging that the child may have been murdered. The case relates to the death of Vennela, who was found dead on March 25 this year.

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150 students of aided school in Kerala’s Wayanad fall ill, 38 hospitalised: What led to the health crisis?

A health scare unfolded in Kerala’s Wayanad district after around 150 students of an aided upper primary school reported symptoms such as fever and vomiting over the past few days. Of those affected, 38 students were admitted to the Sulthan Bathery Taluk Hospital  after their symptoms persisted, prompting health authorities to closely monitor the situation.

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After video of Goa student dumping garbage by roadside goes viral, he shoots himself dead

A 23-year-old college student from Goa died by suicide after allegedly facing online trolling linked to a viral video that showed him dumping a bag of garbage by the roadside. The incident has sparked discussions around social media behaviour, public shaming and the impact such situations can have on individuals.

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KL Rahul, Shubman Gill’s century highlights India’s dominance on Day 1 of one-off Test vs Afghanistan

India dominated the proceedings with the bat on Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh. Opting to bat first, opener KL Rahul set the tone of the day with his charismatic shotmaking as the cricketer eventually registered his 12th century in the longest format of the game. It wasn’t easy for him to change his gameplay after spending two months playing T20 cricket, but the Karnataka-born adjusted well and after the game, Rahul shared that he wasn’t shy to bat aggressively at times.

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Annamalai’s exit: Why TN BJP chief Nagendran says some party members are being brainwashed?

A day after K Annamalai announced exit form the party, Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran on Saturday alleged that some party members are being “brainwashed” and clarified that no one has been permitted to resign following the resignation of former state unit chief K Annamalai. During a press conference, Nainar Nagendran appealed to party members not to believe rumours or external influences. He said, “Yesterday, Annamalai resigned from the BJP, and it has been accepted by the party. Some members are being brainwashed and made to claim that they have Modi or Amit Shah’s blessings to resign. I want to make it clear that nobody has been given permission to resign.”

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School holiday declared in Kerala’s Wayanad, Kasaragod on Saturday due to heavy rains

School holidays were declared for educational institutions in Wayanad and Kasaragod districts on June 6 amid heavy rains in the state. Several properties and vehicles were damaged as heavy rains strong winds continued to lash several parts of Kerala on Friday. The IMD issued an orange alert in eight districts of the state for the day.

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Why India has strongly opposed Pakistan’s planned assembly elections in Gilgit-Baltistan

In a significant development, India on Friday lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over Islamabad’s plans to hold general elections to the so called Gilgit-Baltistan assembly, stating that the region is Indian territory that has been “illegally and forcibly” occupied. In this regard, New Delhi asserted that such endeavours by Pakistan cannot “mask” the underlying issues of “grave” human rights violations, political repression, economic exploitation and denial of freedom in the territories illegally occupied by Pakistan.

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How far has the Southwest monsoon advanced after Kerala? When will it reach Delhi, UP and Bihar?

As several parts of India continue to witness intense rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds, all eyes are now on the progress of the southwest monsoon. The monsoon officially arrived in Kerala on June 4, marking the beginning of the country’s four-month rainy season. While pre-monsoon showers have already brought significant rainfall to states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi, the actual southwest monsoon is still making its gradual journey northward. Here’s a look at where the monsoon has reached and when it is expected to arrive in key northern states.

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